Ways to combat loneliness during divorce recovery || Divorce Devil Podcast #154 || David and Rachel

David and Rachel discuss their experiences with loneliness after divorce. They talk about how the feeling of loneliness can start before the divorce is finalized and continue even after leaving the marital home. They emphasize the importance of reaching out to others and seeking support during this challenging time. They also discuss unhealthy coping mechanisms, such as excessive drinking and serial dating, and suggest healthier alternatives like spending time with friends and family, volunteering, and seeking counseling. They share personal anecdotes and offer advice on how to combat loneliness and find happiness after divorce.

Key Takeaways:

1. Loneliness can start before the divorce is finalized and continue even after leaving the marital home.

2. It's important to surround yourself with supportive people during this time.

3. Unhealthy coping mechanisms, like excessive drinking and serial dating, can prolong feelings of loneliness.

4. Spending time with friends and family, volunteering, and seeking counseling are healthier ways to combat loneliness.

5. Embracing solo activities and enjoying your own company can help you become more comfortable with being alone.

Disscussions of:

As if things aren’t sh!tty enough

A necessary step - loneliness

Happiness is worth the effort

Too much drinking is not the way to combat loneliness

Dating diabetes

Getting naked with me with baby steps

I don’t have a big list

Naked Tinder

No sex, just nakedness

Creating a fire in your jeans dry humping

Not petting but pets

Be busy accomplishing something

Solo activity

Weed at the library
 

Quotes:

- "Loneliness is really one of those things that can throw you back into the pit of despair." - Rachel

- "Loneliness is a necessary step to getting out of your funk." - David

- "The feeling of someone wanting to be with you, no matter how you look, is a huge boost to your self-confidence." - Rachel

- "Embrace being solo and enjoy your alone time." - David